Bally
This
is just to say
I’ve
adored you for twelve years.
that
you taught me to parent
before
truly becoming one.
that
two little boys watch you.
play
with you.
sleep
next to you.
Forgive
me
we are
not ready to say good-bye
please
heal and recover soon.
We
love you.
This isn’t really a “teaching”
blog post except that I was trying some ideas out in my writing notebook today.
I adore William Carlos Williams poems, especially This is Just to Say. With
that thought, and my dog Bally’s injury, this poem spilled forth. If you feel
inclined to say a prayer for Bally, we welcome them. She’s twelve and has
somehow hurt her leg. Surgery is expensive so we’re hoping rest and pain
medication will help. Thanks.
